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Why creativity is an important as health and exercise

Why creativity is an important as health and exercise

Update: 2025-11-26
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We know the usual pillars of health; sleep, exercise, watch your diet and maintain social connections. Dr Daisy Fancourt says her research shows we need to add a fifth pillar, creativity. She's a professor of psychobiology and epidemiology at University College London and Director of the World Health Organization's Collaborating Center on Arts. Her research explores the powerful impact of engaging with art in any form, from music and dance to literature, cultural sites, and even street art. She shares what science says about the power of art
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Why creativity is an important as health and exercise

Why creativity is an important as health and exercise